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Prevalence of Sporadic Insect Pests of Seedling Corn and Factors Affecting Risk of Infestation [PDF]

Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2018
AbstractA preventative insecticide treatment is a tactic compatible with an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for a particular pest only when a rescue treatment is not a realistic option, and if there is a reasonable expectation of economic damage by that pest.
Sappington, Thomas, Hesler, Louis S., Allen, K. Clint, Luttrell, Randy G., Papiernik, Sharon K.   +4 more
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Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov   +4 more
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How Competitive Is Myanmar's Rice Sector? A Comparison of Production Costs and Efficiency

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the cost competitiveness of rice production in Myanmar by examining production costs, cost efficiency, and the potential effect of improving cost efficiency on the country's global competitiveness. To achieve this, we conduct a comparative analysis of production costs among major rice‐producing countries and estimate the ...
Nandar Aye Chan, Orkhan Sariyev, Mohammad Ariful Islam, Manfred Zeller   +3 more
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Crop diversity and pest management in sustainable agriculture

Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2019
Large-scale crop monocultures facilitate the proliferation and increasing prevalence of diseases and pest insects. Many studies highlight the impacts of plant diversification upon pathogens, and the population dynamics of insects and beneficial organism ...
Han-ming HE, Li-na LIU, Shahzad Munir, Nawaz Haider Bashir, Yi WANG, Jing YANG, Cheng-yun LI   +6 more
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Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diffusion of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Cameroon

Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2020
The present study was carried out between April 2015 and January 2016 to estimate the sero-prevalence and identify the risk factors of the peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Cameroon. A total of 269 herds randomly sampled across the country have been studied and 1622 samples of serum have been levied on the sheep and goat. The c-ELISA has been studied
Severin Loul, Abel Wade, Alexandre Michel Njan Nlôga   +2 more
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Agricultural Diversification at the Margin. Strategies and Determinants in Italian Mountain and Remote Areas

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the convergence in on‐farm diversification strategies of agricultural holdings, between remote areas and more central ones. Using Italian farm‐level data, we explore the determinants of diversification strategies across farms.
Gianluca Grilli, Francesco Pagliacci, Paola Gatto   +2 more
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Interactions of insect pests, diseases, and Sub1 rice varieties across agro-climatic zones in Assam: insights for strengthening resilient rice cultivation

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
This study investigates the prevalence and interaction of insect pests and diseases across the agro-climatic zones of Assam, which are deployed with submergence-tolerant (Sub1) rice varieties.
Thanga Suja Srinivasan, Panneerselvam Peramaiyan, Ainara Peñalver-Cruz, Suryakanta Khandai, Vipin Kumar, Vivek Kumar, Mrinal Saikia, Kalyan Pathak, Rupam Borgohain, Kanwar Singh, Shabrin Sultana Ahmed, Gayatree Goswami, Jutika Das, Virendar Kumar, Sudhanshu Singh, Ashok Bhattacharyya   +15 more
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo, Fernanda Aparecida Silva, Michelle Márcia Viana Martins, Marcelo José Braga Nonnenberg, Ruan da Silva Vianna, Carla Cristina Passos Cruz   +5 more
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Toxins for Transgenic Resistance to Hemipteran Pests

Toxins, 2012
The sap sucking insects (Hemiptera), which include aphids, whiteflies, plant bugs and stink bugs, have emerged as major agricultural pests. The Hemiptera cause direct damage by feeding on crops, and in some cases indirect damage by transmission of plant ...
Bryony C. Bonning, Nanasaheb P. Chougule
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INFLUENCE OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS ON THE PREVALENCE OF SUGESCENT PESTS

Fruit growing and viticulture of South Russia
The article presents the actual results of observations on the prevalence of sugescent pests in the Rostov region, the dynamics of abundance, population, and the peculiarities of the phenological development of pests on technical varieties, depending on meteorological conditions. It is noted that an air temperature of +14 ...
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